01-17-2020, 09:20 AM
(01-16-2020, 04:45 PM)Lukasmom Wrote: Odds are growing possible surgery in season, almost certain in the off season.
Maybe Phil was right. Can't built around a guy you can't count on to play.
Honestly just adding everything up,
-he certainly injured his knee against the Lakers. Probably a mild sprain which required the PRP injections. Multiple other athletes have had the same thing and were out 2-3 weeks to recover
-he got sick during his recovery which definitely set him back
-he was averaging close to 36mpg in December, which honestly hilarious after the Mavs said they'll do everything to "ease" him back into the season.
-he definitely has a predisposition to get worn out/injured.
After looking at it all, I think everyone needs to take a chill pill. The Mavs are being overly cautious and rightfully so. KP did get injured. It wasn't a serious injury, but it required at least 2 weeks to heal. Multiple other factors compounded that recovery, so they're making sure he feels 10000% before they ever let him see the court.
And its probably good for KP to take a 2-3 week break in the middle of the season. He normally got burnt out around this time with the Knicks. A rest like that could help him well into the playoffs.
Thankfully we have the wonderboy as our main engine.
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